Overview
Franklin Regional WWTP serves approximately 22,175 residents in Franklin, Ohio, United States. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed under the US Clean Water Act.
Franklin Regional WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located at 267 Baxter Drive in Franklin, Warren County, Ohio. The plant serves a population of about 22,175 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under US regulatory frameworks. As a US facility, the plant operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal depending on the receiving water body's sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local waterway that ultimately drains into the Ohio River basin. The Ohio River is a major tributary of the Mississippi River, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this important watershed.
Environmental context
Franklin Regional WWTP discharges into a tributary of the Great Miami River, which flows into the Ohio River near Cincinnati. The Ohio River is a major ecological corridor supporting over 150 species of fish and numerous migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this heavily utilized river system, which serves as a drinking water source and recreational area for communities along its course.
Frequently asked questions
Franklin Regional WWTP is located at 267 Baxter Drive in Franklin, Warren County, Ohio, United States.
The plant serves approximately 22,175 residents in the Franklin area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local tributary that flows into the Great Miami River, which eventually reaches the Ohio River.
As a US facility, Franklin Regional WWTP operates under the Clean Water Act and is regulated by an NPDES permit issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Plants of this scale in Ohio typically provide secondary treatment, with potential additional nutrient removal to meet water quality standards for the receiving water body.
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